Malaga, SpainCentro Historico
Hotel Vincci Larios Diez
Nineteenth-century department store hotel
Centro Historico Malaga, Spain
Opened
2022
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
VincciNineteenth-century department store hotel
The former retail landmark channels the city's pedestrian buzz below, crowned by a rooftop dining room overlooking the cathedral.
What it’s good at
Notable
Mirrored ceilings, stone pillars, and a covered interior patio filtering natural light.
Notable
An 1821 commercial landmark that long housed Málaga’s Gómez Raggio department store.
Listed
Balconies overlook Calle Larios, placing guests steps from cathedral bells and plaza cafes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Its rooms and suites retain echoes of the building’s history, but the overall atmosphere is contemporary, a sunny mix of uncluttered spaces, judiciously applied accent colors, and stylish modern furniture.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Pedestrianised Calle Larios unfolds outside the front doors, leading past lively tapas bars toward Plaza de la Constitución.
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The rooms
Bedrooms use pale timber and soft tones, with shuttered windows opening onto wrought-iron balconies over the promenade.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
Restaurant
El Taller de Larios 10
The sixth-floor dining room serves Andalusian market dishes, and the rooftop terrace pours vermouth and cocktails late into the evening.
How it began
The 1821 building spent decades as Almacenes Gómez Raggio, Málaga's flagship department store, before reopening as a hotel in 2022.
Malaga
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.